The Afflicted Man's Companion: Divine Cordial; Crook in the Lot; Keeping the Heart; and Mute Christian Under the Rod (4 Books Bound in One)
Wilmington, Delaware: Sovereign Grace Publishers, 1971 & 1972. Reprint. Hardcover. Bound in hunter green publisher's cloth, covers are plain with silver foil lettering on the spine. Paginated separately, all four books are found in the following order:
"A Divine Cordial", by Thomas Watson, was originally titled "All Things for Good." This book is an extensive exposition of Romans 8:28, which explores how God uses all things, including affliction, for the good of believers. 94 pp.
"Crook in the Lot", by Thomas Boston explores how God sovereignly appoints difficult circumstances in life, drawing from Bible verses like Ecclesiastes 7:13, and encourages humble submission to God's will in the face of hardship. 68 pp.
"Keeping the Heart", by John Flavel is a Puritan work based on Proverbs 4:23, emphasizing that the "great business of a Christian's life" is diligently protecting the soul and maintaining communion with God. The book views the heart as the "fountain of actions" and outlines spiritual disciplines such as self-examination, prayer, and humility to guard it against sin across various life circumstances. 110 pp.
"A Mute Christian Under the Road", by Thomas Brooks is a book in which the Puritan pastor argues that believers should respond to suffering and affliction with humble submission to God's will, drawing from Psalm 39:9. Brooks presents trials as divine discipline intended for spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of refraining from complaint and recognizing God's hand beyond secondary causes. 118 pp.
This book is not thick, and measures 8.75 inches tall x 5.75 inches wide x 1.5" thick. Book is fine. Full refund if not satisfied. Fine.
8.75" tall x 5.75" wide x 1.5" thick.
Item #079119
Price: $40.00